Medical Assistant- Main Street Urgent Care (PT- 0.5 FTE, Day Shift)

Position Summary

This part-time Medical Assistant position offers two 11-hour shifts per week (8:00 AM–7:00 PM), including weekends, providing an excellent opportunity to balance work and personal commitments while delivering exceptional patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• Required High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited medical assisting program or equivalent combination of education and experience in a Medical Assistant role may be considered.
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by American Heart Association.

Essential Job Functions

• Collects patient information.
• Maintains patient status and reports abnormal findings or changes in condition.
• Confirms and clarifies written orders before implementation.
• Performs delegated procedures under clinical supervision.
• Aids practitioners in patient procedures, treatments, examinations, and specimen management.
• Provides patient instruction and directs patient flow.
• Orders, stocks, and maintains exam rooms and clinic areas.
• Performs related tasks such as requesting prescription refills, taking and relaying messages, and managing patient flow.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrates sound judgment, patience, and maintains a professional demeanor.
• Exercises tact, discretion, sensitivity, and maintains confidentiality.
• Performs essential job functions successfully in a busy and stressful environment.
• Learns current and new computer applications and office equipment utilized at Bozeman Health.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Analyzes, organizes, and prioritizes work while meeting multiple deadlines.

Schedule Requirements

• Regular and sustained attendance required.
• May necessitate working beyond a standard 40-hour workweek, including weekends and after-hours shifts.
• On-call work may be required to respond promptly to organizational, patient, or employee needs.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting (Repeatedly – 50 pounds).
• Sit (Occasionally).
• Stand (Repeatedly).
• Walk (Repeatedly).
• Climb (Rarely).
• Twist/Bend/Stoop/Kneel (Repeatedly).
• Reach Above Shoulder Level (Repeatedly).
• Push/Pull (Repeatedly).
• Fine-Finger Movements (Continuously).
• Vision (Continuously).
• Cognitive Skills (Continuously).
• Emotions (Continuously).

Job Tasks

• Handling bloodborne pathogens, such as blood, bodily fluids, or tissues.
• Exposure to various chemicals and medications used in healthcare settings.
• Handling cleaning products, disinfectants, and other substances.
• Dealing with infectious diseases due to contact with patients in areas that may have contagious illnesses.
• Dealing with emotionally challenging situations, such as dealing with distressed patients or difficult family interactions.